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IN THE COURTS | Grand Jury Returns 17-Count Indictment Charging Gerald Brevard III With Murder, Multiple Counts of Assault, and Hate Crimes

IN THE COURTS | Grand Jury Returns 17-Count Indictment Charging Gerald Brevard III With Murder, Multiple Counts of Assault, and Hate Crimes

Offenses in the March 2022 attacks on three homeless men in Washington, D.C.

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 22, 2022INDICTMENTComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 37th Annual Special Olympics DC Law Enforcement Torch Run

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 37th Annual Special Olympics DC Law Enforcement Torch Run

On Friday, September 23, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 22, 2022traffic advisoryComment

🌟 ATTENTION CONDO + CO-OP OWNERS! Sept 28th, Free Webinar with Lawyers on Insurance Policies - Register Now! [SP]

🌟 ATTENTION CONDO + CO-OP OWNERS! Sept 28th, Free Webinar with Lawyers on Insurance Policies - Register Now! [SP]

Learn how to protect your building, board members, officers, and more!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022DOUGLASS CLTComment

Sept 21 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

Sept 21 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

Accepts and doubles the face value of food stamps (SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP)!

MARKETThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Assistant Program Manager

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Assistant Program Manager

An opportunity to work in Historic Anacostia!

JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022WARD 8, HELP WANTEDComment

Sept 23 | Art All Night Neon Art Demonstration with Craig Kraft - RSVP Required

Sept 23 | Art All Night Neon Art Demonstration with Craig Kraft - RSVP Required

Witness Craig Kraft create Neon Art at Kraft Studio in the heart of Historic Anacostia.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022Art All Night, Craig Kraft StudioComment

Sept 23 | Art All Night: Paint and Sip at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

Sept 23 | Art All Night: Paint and Sip at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

An evening of art, creativity, and fun led by Artist, Designer, and Muralist Mia Duvall.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022BUSBOYS AND POETS ANACOSTIAComment

Sept 24 | Girl Scout Kick-Off at Anacostia Park

Sept 24 | Girl Scout Kick-Off at Anacostia Park

Free event! Register online.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022WARD 8Comment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 635 Alabama Avenue, SE - $2,500/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 635 Alabama Avenue, SE - $2,500/month

Second-story two-bedroom and a den apartment in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 3117 W Street, SE - $895,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 3117 W Street, SE - $895,000

Four-bedroom and three and half bath home in Hillcrest.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022WARD 7, HOME FOR SALEComment

IN THE COURTS | D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Attempting to Steal More than $31 Million in COVID-19 Funds

IN THE COURTS | D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Attempting to Steal More than $31 Million in COVID-19 Funds

Defendant Successfully Stole $2,385,000

COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022SENTENCEDComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 3500 b/o Stanton Rd, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 3500 b/o Stanton Rd, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022MPD 7D, GUNSComment

MPD 6D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in a Theft One Offense: 2900 b/o Minnesota Ave, SE

MPD 6D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in a Theft One Offense: 2900 b/o Minnesota Ave, SE

Occurred on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 21, 2022MPD 6D, THEFTComment

🌟 Sept 23 + 24 | Honfleur Gallery open for Art All Night [SP]

🌟 Sept 23 + 24 | Honfleur Gallery open for Art All Night [SP]

This is your last chance to check out Color + Form = Blackstraction!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022HONFLEUR GALLERYComment

The Metropolitan Police Department Regrets to Announce the Passing of K9 Rocket

The Metropolitan Police Department Regrets to Announce the Passing of K9 Rocket

Was found deceased by his handler inside of a marked MPD K9 vehicle.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022RIPComment

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Part-Time Youth Program Assistant - $18 to $20/hour

WARD 8 JOB ALERT | Part-Time Youth Program Assistant - $18 to $20/hour

The ideal candidate is flexible and collaborative.

JOBSThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Sept 23 | Art All Night Neon Art Demonstration with Craig Kraft - RSVP Required

Sept 23 | Art All Night Neon Art Demonstration with Craig Kraft - RSVP Required

Witness Craig Kraft create Neon Art at Kraft Studio in the heart of Historic Anacostia.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022Art All Night, Craig Kraft StudioComment

Sept 23 | Art All Night: Paint and Sip at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

Sept 23 | Art All Night: Paint and Sip at Busboys and Poets Anacostia

An evening of art, creativity, and fun led by Artist, Designer, and Muralist Mia Duvall.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022BUSBOYS AND POETS ANACOSTIAComment

Sept 25 | Porchfest DC 2022 - Southeast Edition

Sept 25 | Porchfest DC 2022 - Southeast Edition

Live musical performances, programming, and celebrations throughout Hillcrest!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022WARD 7, PORCHFEST DCComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 1314 31st Place, SE - $849,900

FOR SALE IN WARD 7 | 1314 31st Place, SE - $849,900

Four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home in the Hillcrest neighborhood!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teSeptember 20, 2022WARD 7, HOME FOR SALEComment